Nights Out

Many bars and restaurants here in Boston have set up heated patio sections in their establishments so that their clientele may enjoy their food and drink outside under the sun or stars, without fear of freezing their toes off at the same time.

A nice, cozy fireplace can prove to be a diner’s best friend when it comes to creating the perfect ambiance for a night out on the town. Here are five great fireplace bars to check out, just outside the city.

Boston knows how to do Oktoberfest right, with plenty of parties and celebrations going on to make even the greenest out-of-towner feel like an Oktoberfest pro! Enjoy Oktoberfest festivities at one of these spots to celebrate in Boston.

Sometimes a bar needs to have that nice variety of single people looking to mingle, so that everyone can feel at least a little more comfortable in their new surroundings. Here are five of Boston’s best bars for singles.